The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Augustine invite visitors to visit their Heritage Garden. Our green space can be used as an area for meditation, reflection, and prayer. We care for many varieties of plants, herbs, and vegetables known to have thrived in historic St. Augustine. The Sisters of St. Joseph have maintained the garden’s authenticity, recreating the 1800’s atmosphere when Father O’Reilly and the first Sisters lived and taught in the adjacent house.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM – 4PM *closed for lunch from 12:30-1:00*
You will find lush organic greenery including violets, citrus trees, lavender, mint, olive trees, strawberries, and so much more. To learn more about their everyday uses, please enjoy our interactive garden guide, provided upon your arrival. The garden’s focal point is an 1865 baptismal font, or vessel that once baptized many Saint Augustinians in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. It remains a timeless symbol of eternal life. We invite visitors to use the garden area for meditation, reflection, and prayer.
While you’re there, make sure to stop in the museum to experience our newly re-imagined exhibits.
Photos: Byron Capo